In September, the Volkswagen Golf GTI celebrated the 50th anniversary of its global debut. Since then, it has sparked the imagination of enthusiasts the world over. The Golf GTI has been the blueprint for all “hot hatches” and “sport compacts” since then. For 2025, the Golf GTI continues to set the standard for the sport…
It is a testament to how much things have changed that the company that once famously told us to “Think Small” now produces a vehicle that is 16 feet, 8 inches long, 7 feet, 4 inches wide, comfortably seats seven people, and is called Atlas. But Volkswagen means “people’s car,” and most people have families….
The first vehicle owned by the humble writer of this piece was a 1969 VW Beetle, which he promptly cut in half and transformed into a flatbed pickup truck. The second car was a 1969 Karmann Ghia that was mostly left untouched. Among all the things those vehicles had in common, what left the most…
It was a bit mixed a century ago, but before long, cars and trucks standardized their controls, using both arms and legs. Both hands shared steering duties, allowing each to shift gears, use turn signals, and operate other controls. The right foot handled acceleration and braking, while the now mostly unused left foot was responsible…
Facing the complaint that EVs are too expensive, Inside EVs, which focuses on electric vehicles, reviewed models with MSRPs under $40,000. Although the selection was limited, there are enough options for a thorough comparison. The $40,000 limit excluded many models with all-wheel drive (AWD), typically involving a second motor; therefore, most reviewed models were either…
“All good things must come to an end.” This saying highlights the topic of this post: the Federal Tax Credit for EVs. The EV tax credit is ending on September 30, 2025, so if you’ve been considering a Volkswagen ID.4, this September is the best time to act. Bud Brown Volkswagen shares more details. The…
The compact crossover class is the most popular in the industry. But as with all things automotive, prices have gradually increased over time. When a category you’re interested in becomes too expensive, one shopping trick is to look for a model one segment lower that punches above its weight. A perfect example of such a…
The 2025 model year was a big one for Volkswagen. The debut of the new ID.Buzz and Tiguan was joined by the updated Jetta, Taos, Golf GTI and Golf R. In all, you enjoyed a round of fresh vehicles that joined our lineup of great German-engineered automobiles. What’s ahead for the next model year? For…
When it comes to small and efficient transportation, the 2025 Volkswagen Taos is hard to beat. Its smaller size is great for navigating the streets of Kansas City. It is also a superb shopping assistant for the grocery store. You can even take it on road trips down to the Ozarks with ease. How does…
The all-new 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan has been turning a lot of heads lately. Not just its new exterior design, but an elevated interior that everyone is talking about. Cars.com had a chance to drive the new 2025 Tiguan to see how it has evolved into this latest generation model. They tested the SEL R-Line with…
